field general

• Terme utilisé dans le football américain pour désigner le quart-arrière qui dirige l'attaque de son équipe sur le terrain, en prenant des décisions stratégiques et en donnant des instructions. S'emploie aussi métaphoriquement pour un leader qui coordonne des actions dans un environnement dynamique.

A term used in American football for the quarterback who directs the team's offense on the field, making strategic decisions and calling plays. Also used metaphorically for a leader who coordinates operations in a dynamic environment.

1. Quarterback or team leaderB2informalamerican

   A player, typically the quarterback in American football, who directs the team's offensive plays and strategy on the field.

   général de terrain (quart-arrière)

   • The field general called an audible at the line of scrimmage.
   • He is known as the field general of the team, leading every drive.
   • A good field general reads the defense before snapping the ball.

2. On-field strategistB2informalamerican

   Any player in a team sport who takes charge of coordinating teammates and making tactical decisions during the game.

   chef d'orchestre défensif

   • The point guard acts as the field general on the basketball court.
   • In soccer, the central midfielder often serves as the field general.
   • The team's field general organized the defense after the timeout.